Pierre Legras Idée de Voyage 2013
Old-vine Chardonnay from Chouilly, balancing chalky freshness with fruit and the beginnings of toasty complexity.
Vintage Champagne
What makes a Champagne vintage?
Vintage Champagne is made from grapes harvested in a single year. That year’s weather helps shape the wine, alongside the vineyard, grape varieties and the grower’s decisions.
Discover the differences with our six-bottle Vintage Champagne Exploration case. It brings together Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier across six vintages from 2004 to 2021.
A year worth exploring
The date on the label is the harvest year. It is a starting point for understanding the wine, rather than a guarantee of one particular flavour or style.
Start with the harvest
A vintage wine reflects a single harvest. Growers often blend harvests for their non-vintage cuvées.
Look beyond the date
Grape varieties, village and winemaking all matter. Two wines from the same year can offer very different expressions.
Taste side by side
Compare freshness, fruit and texture as you taste. With older wines, look for the toasty and richer notes that can develop with time.
Explore by the bottle
Start with Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs or Pinot Noir from the Aube.
Bonnaire Cramant 2018
Grand Cru Chardonnay from Cramant, with a chalky profile and touches of toast and butter.
Rémi Leroy Blanc de Noirs 2020
A Pinot Noir from the Aube, bringing rich red-berry fruit, texture and a crisp, saline finish.